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Liam Brady: The inside word from Celtic was that Van Dijk had it all...

Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest were already a good side when they came up to the old First Division in 1977. But they weren’t the finished article.

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Liam Mackey: The first time I met Keano

In the first of a series of excursions into his football reporting past, Liam Mackey revisits a couple of memorable early encounters with Roy Keane. I might be a Dubliner through and through but I was never happier to play the Cork card — for which I claim entitlement under the parentage rule — than the first time I met Keano. It was in the weeks leading up to the 1991 FA Cup final — in which Not

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Martin O'Neill parts ways with Nottingham Forest

Martin O'Neill has left his post as manager of Nottingham Forest, the Championship club have announced.

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Poch’s heroes have Dared and they’ve Done

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How the Irish fared: Supersub Murphy sparks O'Neill's Forest revival

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'Stay out of his way': Liam Lawrence's words of advice on Roy Keane for Nottingham Forest players

Republic of Ireland Squad Training and Press Conference

Martin O’Neill has Forest fire burning, says former star Andy Reid

From the cold shoulder in Ireland to the warm embrace of Nottingham, Martin O’Neill is surfing a wave of enthusiasm, expectation and, of course, nostalgia on his return to the City Ground.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2019

Martin O’Neill set to be appointed Nottingham Forest manager

The former Republic of Ireland boss helped Forest win the European Cup twice as a player.

Mon, 14 Jan, 2019

The girls in green gunning for glory on Wembley stage

There will be a crowd in excess of 40,000 at Wembley today to see Arsenal and Chelsea contest the 2018 Women’s FA Cup final, writes Liam Mackey.

Sat, 05 May, 2018

Arsene Wenge expects Gunners signings in transfer window

Arsene Wenger expects to make progress this week in his attempts to strengthen his Arsenal squad following the humiliating FA Cup exit to Nottingham Forest.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2018

Nottingham Forest v Arsenal - Emirates FA Cup - Third Round - City Ground

Sad Wenger admits Nottingham Forest deserved shock victory

Nottingham Forest 4 Arsenal 2: Arsene Wenger admitted he was hurting after Arsenal surrendered their grip on the FA Cup with defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2018

Fernandinho: Pogba loss will hurt United

Manchester City’s Fernandinho expects Manchester United to feel the absence of Paul Pogba in this weekend’s derby.

Fri, 08 Dec, 2017

Scarlets know they are due a break

Munster and Leinster take the annual plunge into Europe, fortified by more than five European titles between them in six years.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2017

Arsene Wenger says Nicklas Bendtner will be man on a mission

Arsene Wenger admits he was surprised to see Nicklas Bendtner sign for Nottingham Forest and says the former Arsenal striker has a point to prove if he faces the Gunners in the EFL Cup tonight (7.45pm).

Tue, 20 Sep, 2016

Newcastle United v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Sky Bet Championship - St James' Park

Newcastle slip up against Wolves as Huddersfiled stretch Championship lead

Huddersfield extended their lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship courtesy of a 2-1 victory over QPR at the John Smith's Stadium.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

Desire. A strong word. When you can back it up

Ronan O’Gara looks forward to a European Cup semi-final weekend. At the home of Nottingham Forest and Brian Clough.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016

John Robertson Nottingham Forest 1979 European Cup Final

When Brian Clough promised a miracle, and delivered

A few years back I asked Roy Keane at a press conference if he thought it was inconceivable in the modern game that a team might ever emulate what his old club Nottingham Forest achieved between 1977 and 1980 when, having confounded all predictions by winning the First Division title as a newly promoted side, they then they proceeded to stun the whole world of football by claiming back to back European Cups.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Can we believe in another miracle of the English midlands?

In the publicity for the recent film and book I Believe in Miracles, the author Daniel Taylor regularly opted for a certain comparison to help people grasp the scale of Brian Clough’s magnificent achievement with Nottingham Forest in the late ‘70s.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

Martin O’Neill dusts down play-off memories

A keen observer of the Republic of Ireland football experience over many years, Martin O’Neill was as outraged as anyone else by the most famous of all our play-off games — the ‘Hand of Gaul’ match in Paris in 2009.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2015

Retro TV and Pearce have us dreaming dreams

No matter what else the television sports year offers up, we think we saw its most delightful touch last Saturday night.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2014

Victory for Norwich over derby rivals Ipswich

Norwich made it three straight Sky Bet Championship wins and claimed local bragging rights by securing a 1-0 derby success over arch rivals Ipswich, with Lewis Grabban netting the crucial strike on 24 minutes at Portman Road today.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2014

Hendrick leads late Ram raid as Boro and Forest record opening wins

Derby did just enough to justify their position as Sky Bet Championship favourites when grinding out a 1-0 win over Rotherham at Pride Park.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2014

Pearce ‘very’ likely’ to take Forest job

Stuart Pearce has revealed it is “very likely” he will be manager of Nottingham Forest next season.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2014

Keane: Moyes deserves time at United

Roy Keane believes that Manchester United should stick by embattled manager David Moyes but predicts that things will almost certainly get worse before they get better for the club.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2014

Now is not the time to change course and pass on problem

The irony is so thick Wayne Rooney could plaster it across his forehead and save a fortune in hair treatment; because after years of lauding Manchester United for their loyalty, shameless critics are now calling for manager David Moyes to be sacked after less than 12 months in the job.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2014

Froch-Groves rematch to be staged at Wembley

Promoter Eddie Hearn has labelled Wembley Stadium the “ultimate” venue for Carl Froch’s May 31 rematch with George Groves.

Wed, 05 Mar, 2014

Hammers look to reward teary fan

West Ham are hoping to give a young supporter and his family the chance to watch a match in the club’s director’s box after the child was spotted crying by TV cameras during their 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2014

Martin O’Neill on Roy Keane: "He’ll be fantastic for the nation"

Recently-appointed Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has revealed he thought his players would be “concerned” about the addition of Roy Keane to his managerial ticket.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2013

Derby sack Clough

Derby have parted company with manager Nigel Clough.

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

The club that Alex built

The Premier League without Alex Ferguson: it will be like looking out your window one day to savour a familiar view and discovering a whole mountain has disappeared.

Thu, 09 May, 2013

Cox ends barren spell against Leicester

Nottingham Forest 2 Leicester 3

Sat, 04 May, 2013

Reid scores but Forest fail to beat Bolton

Nottingham Forest 1 Bolton 1

Sat, 16 Feb, 2013

Davies back at Forest

Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement with Billy Davies for him to return as manager, Press Association Sport understands.

Thu, 07 Feb, 2013

McLeish ends short tenure at Forest

Alex McLeish has left his role as Nottingham Forest manager by mutual consent, the npower Championship club have confirmed.

Tue, 05 Feb, 2013

Reid goes off injured as Forest lose to Oldham in cup

Nottingham Forest 2 Oldham 3

Sat, 05 Jan, 2013

Reid scores as Forest held to draw against Palace

Nottingham Forest 2 Crystal Palace 2

Sat, 29 Dec, 2012

Forest sack O’Driscoll despite victory over Leeds

Nottingham Forest last night sacked manager Sean O’Driscoll just hours after a 4-2 home win over Leeds left the club one point adrift of the npower Championship play-off places.

Thu, 27 Dec, 2012

Holloway sees Eagles soar

Ian Holloway could hardly have wished for a better start to his new job as Crystal Palace boss as a Glenn Murray hat-trick helped the Eagles soar to the top of the npower Championship with a 5-0 thrashing of Ipswich.

Tue, 06 Nov, 2012

Substitute Keogh scores in Millwall rout of Forest

Nottingham Forest 1 Millwall 4

Sat, 03 Nov, 2012

Reid scores for Forest

Nottingham Forest 3 Cardiff 1

Sat, 20 Oct, 2012

Ryder and the storm

I have to start this week with the spectacular victory for Europe in the Ryder Cup last weekend at Medinah in Chicago.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2012

Solskjaer plays down Blackburn link

Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has today denied he has been in contact with Blackburn about the vacant managerial role at Ewood Park.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2012

Substitute Cox helps Forest to come back from two down

Nottingham Forest 2 Birmingham 2

Sat, 15 Sep, 2012

Forest go out despite Cox blast

Nottingham Forest 1 Wigan 4

Tue, 28 Aug, 2012

Cox leaves Baggies for Forest

Simon Cox has joined Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee from West Brom, the Barclays Premier League club have confirmed.

Tue, 14 Aug, 2012

Forest would appeal to Keane if offered job, says Kennedy

Roy Keane would be interested in the vacant managerial post at Nottingham Forest if he was approached by the club’s new owners, according to the former Manchester United captain’s representative.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2012

Agent: Roy 'would be interested' in Forest post

Roy Keane would be interested in the vacant managerial post at Nottingham Forest if he was approached by the club’s new owners, according to the former Manchester United captain’s representative.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2012

McCarthy rules himself out of Forest job

Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has ruled himself out of the running to become the new Nottingham Forest manager after holding initial talks with the club.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2012

Forest confirm McCarthy talks

Nottingham Forest’s new owners have confirmed they have held talks with former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy about the vacant managerial post at the City Ground.

Mon, 16 Jul, 2012

Cotterill lauds forgotten man Reid

Andy Reid, Irish football’s forgotten man, could still cut it in the Premier League.

Tue, 13 Mar, 2012

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